2023 MAZDA CX5 automatic transmission

▼Brake Override Warning Indication
This message is displayed when the
accelerator pedal and brake pedal are
depressed at the
same time while
driving.
Release the accelerator pedal and
depress the brake pedal.
▼ Check Engine Indication/Light
If this light illuminates while driving,
the vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving
conditions when the light illuminated
and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate
in the following cases:
The engine's electrical system has a
problem.
The emission control system has a
problem.
The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
The fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
If the check engine light remains on, or
it flashes continuously , do not drive at
high speeds and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the check engine light turns on, do
not disconnect the battery cables.
If the battery cables are disconnected
and then reconnected, the engine
could be damaged and catch on fire.
▼ i-stop Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Amber)*
The light turns on/flashes
continuously if the system has a
problem.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼Automatic Transmission Warning
Indication/Warning Light
The indication/light illuminates when
the transmission has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic tr
ansmission warning
indication/light illuminates, the
transmission has an electrical problem.
Continuing to drive your Mazda in this
condition could cause damage to your
transmission. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
▼ AWD Warning Indication/
Warning Light*
“AWD Malfunction. Front Wheel
Drive Only. Have the Vehicle
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Display*1*2*3ContentAction to be taken
Gear Selector Lever Not
in Park Displays when the push button start
is pressed while the selector lever is
in a position other than P, and the ig-
nition is switched to ACC. Shift the selector lever to the P posi-
tion and then switch the ignition OFF.
Excessive Transmission
Te m p e ra t u r e . D r i v e
Slowly This message is indicated when the
internal temperature of the automatic
transmission is high.
Drive slowly to reduce load on the
automatic transmission.
Excessive Transmission
Temp. Stop Vehicle in a
Safe Location This message is indicated when the
automatic transmission
fluid temper-
ature is abnormally high. Park the vehicle in a safe place imme-
diately and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Battery Saving Mode.
Drive Vehicle to Charge
Battery This message is indicated when the
power consumption exceeds a cer-
tain amount such as by repeatedly
opening/closing the doors or the lift-
gate when the ignition is switched
OFF.
Some of the functions are restricted
to reduce power consumption. There is no need to contact an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer. Drive the ve-
hicle for 5 minutes or longer to
charge the battery. The warning mes-
sage will clear just after starting the
engine.
Trailer Connected. Safe-
ty and Driver Support
Systems Partially Disa-
bled This message is indicated when the
trailer hitch is connected.
Some systems of i-ACTIVSENSE are
disabled. Drive the vehicle while pay-
ing attention to safety.
Trailer Connected. Rear
Safety and Driver Sup-
port Systems Disabled This message is indicated when the
trailer hitch is connected while some
systems of i-ACTIVSENSE are turned
off. Some systems of i-ACTIVSENSE are
disabled. Drive the vehicle while pay-
ing attention to safety.
Mi-Drive Unavailable
Due to System Malfunc-
tion This message is indicated when the
Mi-Drive switch is operated while
there is a problem with the Mazda in-
telligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) relat-
ed system.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
SPORT Mode Unavaila-
ble Due to Speed/
Cruise Control Use This message is indicated when
SPORT mode is selected while Mazda
Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function), and Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
are operating. When Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function), and Traffic Jam
Assist (TJA) are operating, the vehicle
cannot be driven in SPORT mode.
Mi-Drive Canceled Due
to System Malfunction This message is indicated when there
is a problem with the related system
during Mi-Drive operation. Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
War n in g Be ep
The warning buzzer is activated under
the following conditions:
The vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied.
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
switch is pulled while the vehicle is
driven.
You attempt to start driving the
vehicle while the conditions for
releasing the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) automatically have not been
met.
▼AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Warning light flashes/message is
displayed and beep sound is activated
simultaneously for about 5 seconds
when using AUTOHOLD function or
when AUTOHOLD switch is operated.
Because a problem with AUTOHOLD
function has occurred, AUTOHOLD
function does not operate even if
AUTOHOLD switch is operated.

If the warning light flashes/message is
displayed and the beep sound is
activated simultaneously, have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
▼
Vehicle Problem Warning Beep
If any of the following problems occur,
a warning beep is activated. Check the
information regarding the warning
indication in the instrument cluster or
on the center display.
Automatic transmission problemIncrease in automatic transmission
internal temperature
Brake
fluid amount decreaseEngine oil level sensor problemElectric Parking Brake (EPB) problemEngine hydraulic pressure decreaseEngine coolant temperature increaseEngine system problem
▼Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep*
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side
where the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light is illuminated.
▼Rear Cross
Tra ffi c Alert (RCTA)
Warning Beep*
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
warning beep is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from the rear on the left
and right sides of the vehicle.
▼ Lane/Road Departure Warning
Beep*
The warning beep is activated when
the system determines that the vehicle
may depart from the lane or the road.
Check whether the vehicle has not
deviated from the driving lane/road.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Specifications
▼Engine
Item Specification
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 2,488.5 ml (2,488.5 cc)
Compression ratio 13.010.5
▼Electrical System
Classification
Specification
Battery
*1With i-stop LN3 EFB*2
Without i-stop12V-60Ah/20HR
Spark-plug
number SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Mazda Genuine spark
plug
*3PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T Mazda Genuine spark
plug
*3PY8V-18-110
*1 Check the battery installed on the vehicle and us
e a battery with an equal or higher performance.
However, the performance of the battery may vary even among the same battery types, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for replacement.
*2 LN3 EFB is designed for i-stop system (FOR STOP & START). Only LN3 EFB should be used to ensure correct operation of i-stop system (FOR STOP & START). Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
*3 This spark plug provides the SKYACTIV-G engine with optimum performance. Contact an AuthorizedMazda Dealer for details.
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do no t use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
▼ Lubricant Quality
Lubricant
Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-16.
Coolant FL-22 type
Automatic transmission fluid
*1Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Transfer case oil
*2Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Rear differential oil
*2Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Specifications
Specifications
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LubricantClassification
Brake fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
*1 Periodic replacement is unnecessary.*2 Replacement is necessary when the component is submerged in water.
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment.
▼Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item
Capacity
Engine oil SKYACTIV-G 2.5
With oil filter re-
placement
4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter re-
placement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T With oil filter re-
placement
4.8 L (5.1 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt)
Without oil filter re-
placement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant SKYACTIV-G 2.5
6.8 L (7.2 US qt, 6.0 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T For engine
8.4 L (8.9 US qt, 7.4 Imp qt)
For water-cooled
charge air cooler 1.6 L (1.7 US qt, 1.4 Imp qt)
Automatic
transmission
fluid SKYACTIV-G 2.5
7.7 L (8.1 US qt, 6.8 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.40 L (0.42 US qt, 0.35 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and
fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
A
Accessory Socket....................... 5-41
Active Driving Display................4-35
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................ 4-93
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories............................... 8-16
Advanced KeyAdvanced keyless entry
system................................... 3-9
Operational range................ 3-10
Advanced Keyless Entry System..... 3-9
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......4-78
Assist Grips............................... 5-48
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-73
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep........ 7-39
Automatic Transmission Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)... 4-40
Automatic transmission
controls................................4-37
Direct mode.........................4-47
Driving tips.......................... 4-48
Manual shift mode............... 4-41
Shift-lock system...................4-38
Transmission ranges.............. 4-39
B
Battery...................................... 6-27Maintenance........................ 6-28
Replacement........................ 6-28
Specifications......................... 9-4
Battery Runs Out....................... 7-11
Jump-starting....................... 7-11
Blind Spot Assist......................4-141
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)..... 4-99
Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)...............4-103
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep.........................................7-39
Body Lubrication....................... 6-22
Bottle Holder............................ 5-48
Brakes
Brake assist.......................... 4-72
Brake override system........... 4-72
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)....4-68
Foot brake............................4-67
Pad wear indicator................4-72
Parking brake....................... 4-68
Warning light........................4-72
Brake Override System............... 4-72
Brake Override Warning Beep.....7-38
Break-In Period......................... 3-46
C
Capacities...................................9-5
Cell Phones.............................. 8-17
Center Console......................... 5-50
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems................................ 2-36
Child-restraint precautions.... 2-31
Child-restraint system
installation........................... 2-36
Child-restraint system suitability
for various seat positions
table.................................... 2-38
Installing child-restraint
systems................................ 2-41
ISOFIX child-restraint systems
(Mexico).............................. 2-47
LATCH child-restraint systems
(Except Mexico)................... 2-47
Climate Control System Fully automatic type..............5-10
Manual type...........................5-6
Operating tips........................ 5-2
Vent operation....................... 5-3
Collision warning...................... 7-40
Coming Home Light.................. 4-52
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Index
Cruise Control........................ 4-198Cruise control switch.......... 4-198
Cruise standby indication (white)/
cruise set indication (green) ..........
......................................... 4-198
Cup Holder.............................. 5-47
Customer Assistance (Canada)..... 8-6
Customer Assistance (Mexico)..... 8-9
Customer Assistance (Puerto
Rico).......................................... 8-8
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)....... 8-2
Cylinder Deactivation................ 4-10
D
Daytime Running Lights............. 4-53
Defogger.................................. 4-59 Mirror.................................. 4-60
Rear window........................ 4-59
Dimensions.................................9-6
Display..................................... 4-18
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA).. 4-110 Indication on display...........4-111
Door Locks............................... 3-11
Door-ajar Warning Beep............ 7-40
Driver Attention Alert (DAA).... 4-111
Driving In Flooded Area............. 3-51
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-52
Driving Position Memory........... 2-10
Driving Tips...............................3-46 Automatic transmission......... 4-48
Break-in period.................... 3-46
Driving in flooded area......... 3-51
Driving on uneven road.........3-52
Floor mat............................. 3-48
Hazardous driving.................3-47
Overloading......................... 3-51
Rocking the vehicle...............3-49
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment.........................3-46
Turbocharged vehicles (SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T)................................ 3-52
Winter driving...................... 3-49
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)....................................... 4-81 TCS/DSC indicator light........4-81
E
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)........ 4-68
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep.........................................7-39
Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) ..........
.............................................. 4-141Blind Spot Assist................. 4-141
Road Keep Assist................ 4-144
Emergency Starting Push-starting........................ 7-14
Starting a flooded engine...... 7-14
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks..................... 7-18
Towing description............... 7-17
Emission Control System............ 3-28
Engine Coolant............................... 6-19
Engine compartment
overview.............................. 6-14
Exhaust gas.......................... 3-28
Hood release....................... 6-12
Oil....................................... 6-16
Starting.................................. 4-5
Essential Information................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder.................. 8-18
Excessive Speed Warning........... 7-40
Exterior Care............................. 6-43 Aluminum wheel
maintenance........................ 6-48
Bright-metal maintenance..... 6-47
Maintaining the finish........... 6-44
Plastic part maintenance....... 6-48
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